After multiple attempts (trials and fails) at getting into Jewelry Stringing magazine, I am happy to finally say that I have a foot in the door now. Two projects published in two categories – Pretty Papaya and Carnival. So Proud to be a part of this illustrious trade magazine, one among the 15 that is annual published by Interweave, F+W media. Check Out Megan Lenhausen’s fabulous introduction to the Jewelry stringing Summer 2016 issue that talks about the highlights of this particular issue which are Patina and Mixed media.
My Lavish lace necklace (above, the Papaya section page no. 37) is a great party necklace for an elegant woman. Going perfectly with a little black dress or a saree, the necklace is about understated opulence with carnelian nuggets, dyed jade and metal filigree connector which looks glorious in natural light. I am though, a little disappointed with the magazine’s photo editing as the connector looks more green than gold. Find below photographs that I sent them for selection where you can see the true color.
Unlike 101 BNE or Create jewelry, and Beadwork my previous publications in Interweave, the instructions here, are published separately towards the end. To check out their tutorials, you’ll have to buy the magazine ofcourse. The digital edition of Jewelry Stringing, Summer 2016 is available here
 Apart from the necklaces, there are two pages each of bracelets and earrings. As a trend spotter and researcher, I noticed three major evolving trends from the issue. The first is the Sliced wood bead (used in Lavish Lace) that was found on three designers work (necklace, bracelet and earrings) including mine and the use of animal motif clasps and charms in the bracelets. The third is not a trend per say, but that I found antique brass and antique copper (with patina) being given more prominence than the usual sterling silver or gold plated findings, which is an indication of the flux the international trends are in now.
I hope you found it interesting
Cheers
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